Tysons | FFXnow - Part 468

Morning Notes

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:30AM

Railroad tracks are elevated above Lake Accotink Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Retired Priest Found Not Guilty of Sexual Abuse — “Terry Wayne Specht, 69, of Pennsylvania was found not guilty by a jury in Fairfax County of one felony count of aggravated sexual battery of a child younger than 13, court records show. Investigators claimed the assault took place in 2000, according to an indictment, when Specht was chaplain and assistant principal at St. Paul VI Catholic High School.” [The Washington Post]

Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in Groveton — Fairfax County police officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Fordson Road yesterday morning (Thursday) after a driver hit an adult, male pedestrian. The crash closed the street between Richmond Highway and Lockheed Blvd for more than an hour. Initially considered life-threatening, the man’s injury condition was later upgraded. [FCPD/Twitter]

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Published October 6, 2022 at 4:30PM

Glass of wine at a winery (Photo by Kym Ellis on Unsplash)

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Countywide

Virginia’s limits on local authority are becoming “more intrusive” for Fairfax County, board chair says

By Matt Blitz

Published October 6, 2022 at 3:30PM

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay (file photo)

Fairfax County deserves more local authority, Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay says, calling Virginia’s Dillon Rule “increasingly more intrusive” in day-to-day operations.

The Dillon Rule dictates that localities only have the authority to create laws, set guidelines, and wield power if the state expressly grants it to them.

Around Town

Fashion house Dior to open store at Tysons Galleria next year

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 6, 2022 at 1:30PM

The view from Tysons Galleria's third floor (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The high-end gowns of Dior will soon grace the halls of Tysons Galleria.

The Parisian fashion house will open a clothing boutique at the mall, its first in Virginia, Tysons Galleria recently announced on Instagram. The store is currently expected to open in June 2023.

Countywide

Fairfax County could introduce speed enforcement cameras with pilot next year

By Melanie Pincus

Published October 6, 2022 at 10:00AM

A sign warns drivers on Blake Lane to slow down (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Fairfax County Police Department could begin using cameras to catch speeders in nine school crossing zones and one highway work zone as soon as early 2023.

The proposed photo speed enforcement pilot program was presented to the Board of Supervisors at a public safety committee meeting Tuesday (Oct. 4).

News

Three dead after vehicle crashes in Tysons and Fort Belvoir, FCPD says

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 6, 2022 at 8:50AM | Updated October 7, 2022 at 1:51PM

Eastbound Route 7 is partially closed at Route 123 after a fatal crash in Tysons (via VDOT)

(Updated at 1:50 p.m. on 10/7/2022) Three more people were killed on Fairfax County roads Thursday morning (Oct. 6), police reported.

In Tysons, two people died in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) remains partly shut down in Tysons after two people died in a single-vehicle crash at Chain Bridge Road, shutting down the road for nearly three-and-a-half hours, the Fairfax County Police Department said.

Countywide

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published October 6, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated October 6, 2022 at 8:29AM

Public art outside Oakton Library (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Downed Wires Close I-66 in Fairfax — Fallen power lines completely shut down I-66 at Route 50 in Fairfax City for about 45 minutes during rush hour this morning, prompting warnings of travel delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation said at 8:15 a.m. that all lanes had reopened. [FCFRD, VDOT]

Last Day to Apply for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals — “Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals by the deadline of Thursday, October 6. Any family interested in free or reduced-price meals MUST submit a new application, even if your child has received free meals in the past.” [FCPS/Twitter]

Countywide

Fairfax County proposes compelling developers to replace lost affordable housing

By Vernon Miles

Published October 5, 2022 at 3:30PM

Construction is underway on The Rylan apartments in the Highland District (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Fairfax County is moving forward with an update to its affordable housing policy that could ensure a one-for-one replacement of affordable housing units in areas under redevelopment — signaling a major push to bind development to affordable housing preservation.

Open for public feedback until 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, the proposal would amend the county’s comprehensive plan to require developers to replace affordable housing on sites where it’s being eliminated in order to get their project approved.

Around Town

Washington West Film Festival kicks off next week in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 5, 2022 at 2:40PM

Journalist Bob Woodward at the Washington West Film Festival's 40th anniversary screening for "All the President's Men" (courtesy of Washington West Film Festival)

The movie world’s annual parade of fall festivals will make a pit stop in Fairfax County next week, with the launch of the Washington West Film Festival.

After celebrating its 10th anniversary virtually in 2020 due to COVID-19, the festival returned in person last year and is now preparing for its 11th season, which will bring a variety of films to Tysons and Reston from Oct. 13-17.

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Published October 5, 2022 at 12:30PM

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